Well not knowing exactly what the original looked and felt like, I liked what I got and it had the foam backing, was easy to apply, (order a can of adhesive too), and to me looks like it should. I had to do a few repairs on my hardboard but everything covered nicely. I had a few scraps left over so that is why I ordered 3 yards. Since I did not have the original rear window surround, I made mine using some polyurethane foam and actually making it as a picture frame type item. Turned out ok.